Microbial function and genital inflammation in young South African women at high risk of HIV infection

Microbial function and genital inflammation in young South African women at high risk of HIV infection

Abstract Background Female genital tract (FGT) inflammation is an important risk factor for HIV acquisition. The FGT microbiome is closely associated with inflammatory profile; however, the relative importance of microbial activities has not been established. Since proteins are key elements represen...

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Main Authors: Arghavan Alisoltani, Monalisa T. Manhanzva, Matthys Potgieter, Christina Balle, Liam Bell, Elizabeth Ross, Arash Iranzadeh, Michelle du Plessis, Nina Radzey, Zac McDonald, Bridget Calder, Imane Allali, Nicola Mulder, Smritee Dabee, Shaun Barnabas, Hoyam Gamieldien, Adam Godzik, Jonathan M. Blackburn, David L. Tabb, Linda-Gail Bekker, Heather B. Jaspan, Jo-Ann S. Passmore, Lindi Masson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Microbiome
Subjects:
Metaproteomics
Microbiome
Microbial function
Female genital tract
Inflammation
Cytokine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-020-00932-8

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